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1981 evinrude oil ??? #2003762 02/24/08 05:56 PM
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what 2 cycle oil should i use for my motor
also what oil should i use or my lower unit

Re: 1981 evinrude oil ??? [Re: k5blaser88] #2004554 02/24/08 11:31 PM
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Any TWC-3 oil is fine. I use 80w90 gear oil in my lower unit. I've got an 81 115 evinrude. Never any issues.

Re: 1981 evinrude oil ??? [Re: bassaholic022] #2045106 03/06/08 08:56 PM
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I have a 1977 Rude 55hp. The manual says any TWC-3 is fine. I bought a copy of the original manual online for $35.

Re: 1981 evinrude oil ??? [Re: gm12440] #2045314 03/06/08 09:39 PM
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k5 need to know what motor it is for lower unit oil.



Re: 1981 evinrude oil ??? [Re: 2-stroke] #2046822 03/07/08 06:19 AM
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This is up for debate, I know...

But I am running a 1980 model V4 Evinrude and it runs like a new one. One of the reasons is that I use ONLY one oil...and that's Evinrude/Johnson 2 cycle oil. I have NEVER put any other oil in my tank. I especially wouldnt MIX two oils in the same tank.

I usually run OMC lower unit oil too. But the past 2 years, I have used Lubrimatic and although it doesnt seem as smooth shiftin, it seems OK. In all fairness I do change my lower unit oil at least twice a year.

My theory is...if it aint broke, dont fix it.


Now, Donald...please pick John Bolton for your running mate.
Re: 1981 evinrude oil ??? [Re: OldFrog] #2046858 03/07/08 09:12 AM
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got a '74 85HP here. I use ANY tcw-3 oil and have never had a problem.


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